| Accession Number | P05132.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Transparency |
| Maker |
Yelland, Lindsay Dale |
| Place made | Vietnam: Phuoc Tuy Province |
| Date made | c 1970 - 1971 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
An Australian M113A1 armoured personnel carrier (APC) waits as a United States, Cobra attack ...
Description
An Australian M113A1 armoured personnel carrier (APC) waits as a United States, Cobra attack helicopter, (AH-1), with shark mouth insignia operates overhead to provide suppressive fire against Viet Cong or North Vietnamese Army positions. The APC is named 'SWEAT' and is part of A (Alpha) Troop, A Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Royal Australian Armoured Corps.